Trapped air

[Plinkle]

hi, i have occasional really severe gut pains, and i mean severe, they last about 20 mins then go away and all is ok again. i have just had a colonoscopy which was clear. i have been told it is trapped air. any ideas or suggestions would be welcome, many thanks.

[Misspomfrey]

Hi

Have you had your gallbladder tested?

[Nothingimpossible]

Hi Plinkle. Have you tried drinking half a cup of boiled warm water. That has always helped me when I suffered with trapped wind. Hope you feel better soon.

[-happydancer- in reply to Nothingimpossible]

I drink a mug of green tea and the cramps go away. Better than tablets 😊

[xjrs]

You might want to read my (xjrs) answer to a similar question here:

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[104L]

Talk to your doctor about simethicone. It’s an over the counter medication that may help your symptoms.

[FrostGyre]

Have you noted what you've eaten / drank when it occurs?

[Plinkle in reply to FrostGyre]

thanks for all your comments - most kind. it doesn't seem to come on after any particular food or activity. i eat very a healthy diet and dont eat wheat, which is good for my gut. i shall try all suggestions and thanks again for your help, plinkle

[LFHell]

I take charcoal or peppermint tea for gas pains, if thats what it is. They aren't usually severe tho, i'd say sometimes quite painful but not severe... I've cut certain foods out like wheat, dairy, beef, pork, brocolli, onion, garlic and most fodmaps except beans, and that has stopped my gas completely. But it makes eating quite boring and im not sure low fodmap diet has been good for my bowels. Its been good for stopping reflux and gas and bloating but I suspect i'm celiac so. ...